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17 Lyrics by Jade Bird

Jade Bird

2019

[Verse 1]
You asked me to be yours, well, you're tempting fate
How I left a promise but it’s one I can't make
Lord knows it'd kill me if you walked away
But darling, my lies, they hide you from the pain

[Chorus]
Stay, let me explain why I act so mean
Don’t look away, baby, it's not all that it seems
I'm so afraid that you'll just get up and leave
My heart will break like I'm 17

[Verse 2]
You're not the first one to leave me and you won't be the last
It just doesn't heave me like it did in the past
I will never be seen to act like you act
To take someone easy and leave it at that

[Chorus]
Stay, let me explain why I act so mean
Don’t look away, baby, it’s not all that it seems
I'm so afraid that you’ll just get up and leave
My heart will break like I'm 17
Break like I'm 17

[Bridge]
I say less than I should, I say more than I mean
I would try if I could, but I'm all I can be
If I had more I would change the cover, you see
I have walls that have stood before you ever loved me
Before you ever loved me

[Chorus]
Stay, let me explain why I act so mean
Don’t look away, baby, it's not all that it seems
I'm so afraid that you'll just get up and leave
My heart will break
Stay, let me explain why I act so mean
Don't look away, baby, it's not all that it seems
I'm so afraid that you'll just get up and leave
My heart will break like I'm 17
Break like I'm 17
Break like I'm 17
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About “17” by Jade Bird

Read the complete lyrics to "17" by Jade Bird from the album "Jade Bird" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Acoustic, Pop.

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"17" is credited to Jade Bird. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"17" appears on "Jade Bird" in 2019.

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